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Started by WinstonSmith , Jun 20 2019 08:04 pm

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#1 WinstonSmith

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Posted 20 June 2019 - 08:04 pm

I don't have the owners manual/handbook...

Could somebody please post the standard base settings for front and rear suspension on a 98 850 4tx.
( Front end feels awful so before I start throwing money at it I should at least see what it's like on factory settings )

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Posted 23 June 2019 - 05:53 am

I can't help with specifics but want to point out how much my 9er improved after a fork oil change.
Should be a maintenance item, seems like it's a cheap(ish) upgrade in Hungary...
I'm pretty sure I had the first fork oil change done on my '02 9er last week. Bought her this spring.
Same with my 'Zuki a bit earlier...
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Posted 23 June 2019 - 08:52 am

Hi mate. Mine's a 900 so can't directly help you, but just to say that full documentation is available here....

 

http://www.tdm-yamaha.heliohost.org/

 

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Posted 23 June 2019 - 06:33 pm

Front : Preload turn adjusting bolt to following marks (soft 1/2) Standard (3) Hard (4/5)
: Damping turn adjusting screw (hard 0 click out) (standard 4 clicks out) (soft 5 clicks out)

Rear : Preload ( solo lever at S) ( passenger lever at H)
: Damping turn knob (hard 0 click out) ( standard 10 clicks out) (soft 20 clicks out)

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 12:13 pm

Atesz - I will be putting new fluids in soon - head bearings need changing so will do the forks then.

Rigger - that link isn't working for me , I'll see if I can find one that works and repost it.

Alan - that's great thank you.

Thanks for all the replies guys.

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 12:18 pm

.... Oh, I meant to ask,
What do you guys use to support the front of the bike if removing the steering assembly?
I've used centre stand and timber blocks under the engine on other bikes but the exhausts don't appear to leave much space for chocking it up

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 12:32 pm

Centre stand and a trolley jack, with some wood under the exhausts

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 01:25 pm

Stud bar through the front of the engine behind downpipes and axle stand either side, very robust.


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Posted 24 June 2019 - 04:10 pm

Christ - I failed to mention mine only has side stand so will have to use paddock stand. I'm not keen on putting all that weight on the pipes, they're fairly old and a bit ropey.

Dablik - I hadn't thought about using axle stands - nice one !

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 08:33 pm

Christ - I failed to mention mine only has side stand so will have to use paddock stand. I'm not keen on putting all that weight on the pipes, they're fairly old and a bit ropey.

Dablik - I hadn't thought about using axle stands - nice one !

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Axle stands work for me. :good:


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Posted 24 June 2019 - 08:45 pm

Oops
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Cool, thanks Studley

Edited by WinstonSmith, 24 June 2019 - 08:47 pm.

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 11:27 pm

And there was me thinking I was just about tolerated! Thanks Studley!

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Posted 27 June 2019 - 01:33 pm

There's always the ladder trick for extra support if you have a paddock stand and trolly jack.  Bar and axle stands is probably a better way to support the weight once it's up, but there's no issue with jacking it under the pipes, although I did wedge a bit of wood between the pipes and the engine to take a bit of the load

 

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I found this guide pretty good when playing about with suspension

http://www.gostar-ra...sion_set-up.htm


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